News June 2025
Supplier News Merkur live in Nevada
Merkur Gaming US, a subsidiary of the German- based Merkur Group, has been granted a licence to manufacture and distribute its gaming products in the state of Nevada – thereby gaining access to one of the leading casino markets in the United States. In addition, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved Merkur’s acquisition of Gaming Arts LLC, a licensed Nevada-based gaming operator headquartered in Las Vegas. It is anticipated that the transaction will close in early Q3 2025.
Operator News Genting shuffles the pack
Genting Singapore has appointed Lee Shi Ruh as Chief Executive Officer of Genting’s Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore following the retirement of Tan Hee Teck. Tan Hee Teck has made a personal decision to retire from his roles as CEO and Director of the company, as well as from his positions as Chairman, CEO and Director of RWS, a subsidiary of the company. Lee Shi Ruh has been with the Group since 2010, during which she has held several leadership positions, including CFO.
Rush Street joins New York race Operator News
Rush Street Gaming would be the casino operator of Avenir casino in New York City, the proposed development fronted by Silverstein Properties and Greenwood Gaming, looking to open up on Manhattan’s Far West Side, if it wins out on one of three New York City casino licences. If successful, Avenir would boast a 600,000
square foot gaming, entertainment, and restaurant complex. Te project site is located on 92,000 square feet of undeveloped land at 41st Street and 11th Avenue, just north of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Rush Street’s CEO, Tim Drehkoff,
emphasised in a statement that the company’s past projects in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Schenectady were each the first destination casinos in their respective cities,
Wynn pulls New York project Operator News
Wynn Resorts has pulled out of the race to win one of three New York casino licences, highlighting the rezoning process and local opposition as the reasons the opportunity became less viable. Te move leaves eight proposals still on the table. A statement from Wynn Resorts said: “Te
recent rezoning process has made it clear to us that there are uses for our capital more accretive to our shareholders, such as investment in our existing and upcoming
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Supplier News GR8 Tech appoints CTO
GR8 Tech has welcomed Edward Smyshliaiev as the company's new Chief Technology Officer. With over two decades of experience in software engineering, AI, machine learning, and large- scale digital transformation, Edward will focus on building strong teams, streamlining development, and enhancing GR8 Tech’s architecture.. He’ll gradually take over key areas such as platform, information security, and technical governance, ensuring the platform delivers high value to partners.
Yonkers Mayor backs MGM and Aqueduct Legislation
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has called upon New York State to award full casino licences for Yonkers at MGM Empire City Casino and the Aqueduct racino now, and award the remaining licence later. “We have two racinos whose owners are ready to pay
the State a billion dollars in application fees today, and to start generating hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes tomorrow, “ said Mayor Spano, adding, “We all know that the cutbacks from Washington are going to cause holes in the State and local budgets by the end of the year, so let’s be proactive. “New York should move ahead right away with the two
proposals that enjoy community support and are shovel ready to go. We’ve already lost too much time. Let’s not lose any more.” Mayor Spano’s statement comes after the announcement that the Related Companies and Wynn are dropping their proposal to build a casino in Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side. Another major proposal, by Bally’s to build a casino near Nassau Coliseum, has already been withdrawn. Each of the remaining proposals faces significant community opposition, unlike the Yonkers and Aqueduct proposals which have local community support.
developments and stock buybacks, than investing in an area in which we, or any casino operator, will face years of persistent opposition despite our willingness to employ 5,000 New Yorkers.” New York City’s Planning Commission had
‘overwhelmingly voted’ in favour of planning modifications needed to allow the existing Western Railyards at Hudson Yards to be redeveloped into a casino resort. However, opposition from Community Board 4, which represents the Hudson Yards neighbourhood, was also overwhelming, voting unanimously against approving a change in zoning.
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